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Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Ivy leaf dry extract may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What you need to know before you take it
e Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
Do NOT use Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
■ if you are allergic to Ivy leaf or or to any of the other
ingredients in this medicine (listed in section 6)
■ if you are pregnant or breast feeding ■ if you are under 12 years of age
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup ■ if you suffer from gastritis (inflammation of stomach lining) or stomach ulcer ■ if you are taking other medicines to help stop you coughing such as codeine or dextromethorphan. If you feel worse, or do not feel better after one week, consult your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner.
■ High temperature (fever)
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Important information about the ingredients in your medicine
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup contains sorbitol (E 420). This medicine contains 2832 mg sorbitol in each 4 ml dose. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder in which a person cannot break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine. Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.
How to take it
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure. turn over Shake the bottle before use.
■ Shortness of breath
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Date 29-09-2023
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Driving and using machines
For oral use only.
Consult your doctor if any of the following symptoms occur:
■ Your phlegm is yellow or brown in colour
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Other medicines and Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
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Always use the enclosed measuring spoon provided which is graduated with a scale of 2 ml and 4 ml. The recommended dose is:
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and over Age
Dose
Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and over
Using the measuring spoon provided, take 4 ml of syrup two to three times daily.
■ Do not take more than the leaflet tells you to.
■ After each use, rinse the measuring spoon with
water and dry it
Not for use in children under 12 years of age You must talk to a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if you feel worse, or do not feel better after one week.
If you take more Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup than you should
If you take more Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup than the recommended dose, talk to your doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist, or contact your nearest hospital casualty department.
If you forget to take Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, but continue to take your next dose at the usual time.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, qualified healthcare practitioner or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Any unused medicine must be discarded after 3 months of first opening the bottle. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
How to store it
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup Keep the product out of the sight and reach of children. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions before the bottle is first opened. After first opening the bottle, do not store above 25°C. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the bottle after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
4 ml of syrup contains 33 mg of extract (as dry extract) of Ivy leaf (Hedera helix L.) (DER 4-8:1), Extraction solvent: Ethanol 30% m/m The other ingredients are: Sorbitol liquid (non-crystallising) (E 420), xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, citric acid (anhydrous), purified water.
What Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup looks like and contents of the pack
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup is a brown, opalescent liquid with a sweet taste. The bottles are closed with white plastic screw caps. Each bottle contains 100 ml of syrup. The package also includes a measuring spoon graduated with a scale of 2 ml and 4 ml to allow precise measuring of the recommended dose. Traditional Herbal Registration Holder McNeil Products Limited, High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, HP12 4EG, UK Manufacturer Phytopharm Klęka S.A., Klęka 1, 63-040 Nowe Miasto nad Wartą, Poland For alternative formats of the leaflet, please email [email protected] or call 0808 238 9999 This leaflet was last prepared in September 2023. McNeil Products Limited 2023 ©
Contents of the pack and other information
The following side effects have been reported:
What Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup contains:
■ Allergic reactions, such as skin rash, red itchy skin
and shortness of breath. ■ Stomach disorders such as feeling sick, being sick and diarrhea. The frequency of the effects occurring is not known.
Reporting of side-effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or qualified healthcare practitioner. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Frequently asked questions about Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup
How do I take Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup?
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup comes as oral solution. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup?
The active substance in Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup is ivy leaf dry extract.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: ivy leaf dry extract
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve chesty coughs associated with the common cold, based on traditional use only.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adults, the elderly, and children aged 12 years and over
The recommended dose is 4 ml of syrup two to three times daily using the graduated measuring spoon provided
The use in children under 12 years of age is not recommended (see section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use).
Method of administration
For oral use only.
Shake the bottle well before each use.
If the symptoms worsen, or persist longer than one week during the use of Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
The product should not be used for more than 2 weeks.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not exceed the stated dose.
The use of this product in children under 12 years of age is not recommended because data are not sufficient and medical advice should be sought.
If dyspnoea, fever or purulent sputum occurs, a doctor should be consulted.
If the symptoms worsen, or persist longer than one week during the use of Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup, a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner should be consulted.
Concomitant use with antitussives such as codeine or dextromethorphan is not recommended without medical advice.
Caution is recommended in patients with gastritis or gastric ulcer.
Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup contains sorbitol.
The additive effect of concomitantly administered products containing sorbitol (or fructose) and dietary intake of sorbitol (or fructose) should be taken into account. The content of sorbitol in medicinal products for oral use may affect the bioavailability of other medicinal products for oral use administered concomitantly. Each 4 ml of syrup contains 2832 mg of sorbitol (E 420).
Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) should not take/be given this medicinal product.
Sorbitol may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and mild laxative effect.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
None reported
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been established. In the absence of sufficient data, the use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.
Fertility
No studies on the effect on fertility have been performed.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No studies on the effect on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Gastrointestinal reactions (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea) have been reported. The frequency is not known.
Allergic reactions (urticaria, skin rash, dyspnoea) have been reported. The frequency is not known.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
4.9. Overdose
Overdose can provoke nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and agitation.
One case of a 4-year old child who developed aggressivity and diarrhoea after accidental intake of an ivy extract corresponding to 1.8 g herbal substance has been reported.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Benylin Herbal Chesty Coughs Sugar Free Syrup. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.